The 9th Age
WTC Open T9A
A five-round team event using the ETC Rules Pack 2026 wherever applicable to the WTC Open format.
TeamsInitially 12
Players8 per team
Games5
Price€1,300
WTC OPEN
T9A & TOW
21. & 22.11.2026
Melle (Germany)
WTC Open 2026 · Registration open
The WTC Open returns to Melle with separate team events for The 9th Age and Warhammer: The Old World.
Choose your system
Two independent tournaments
Both events share the same venue, schedule and catering package. Team sizes and ticket prices differ by system, and registration and army-list submission are handled separately through NewRecruit.
Warhammer: The Old World
WTC Open TOW
A five-round team event based on the WTC Clash of Nations Rules Pack 2026 wherever applicable.
TeamsInitially 12
Players5 per team
Games5
Price€800
At a glance
Event information
Date21–22 November 2026
VenueVan der Valk Hotel Melle-Osnabrück
AddressWellingholzhausener Str. 7
49324 Melle, Germany
49324 Melle, Germany
T9A team format8 players · 5 games
TOW team format5 players · 5 games
Initial capacity12 T9A teams
Initial capacity12 TOW teams
Registration closes20 October 2026 · end of day
List deadline22 October 2026 · 20:00 CEST
Flexible capacity: Both systems start with 12 team places. If one tournament fills while the other still has capacity, the organisers may reallocate team places between T9A and TOW. The combined competitive limit is 160 players. Non-playing captains, coaches and guests do not count towards this player limit.
The complete event package
What is included
Every player ticket combines venue and catering, NewRecruit event services and the complete tournament organisation.
Everything on site
- Premium event location
- Stable gaming tables
- Lunch buffet on both event days
- Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on both days
- Coffee, tea and biscuits
- Wi-Fi access
One digital platform
- Team and player registration
- Team-ticket payment
- Army-list creation and submission
- Result submission
- Rankings and player profiles
Built for team play
- Five organised tournament rounds
- Experienced tournament team and referees
- Rules pack and event communication
- WTC gaming mats and suitable terrain
- Trophies, prizes, goodies and giveaways
- Official WTC Discord
Tournament formats
System-specific details
The 9th Age
The WTC Open T9A uses the ETC Rules Pack 2026 in full wherever its provisions apply to the WTC Open format.
WTC Open adaptations:
While the ETC Rules Pack 2026 applies wherever relevant,
Special Characters will be permitted, as usual at WTC events.
The combination of Deployment Type and Primary Objective for
each round will be announced together with the team pairings.
FormatTeams of 8
Rounds5 games
RulesETC Rules Pack 2026
ListsVia NewRecruit
The Old World
The WTC Open TOW uses the WTC Clash of Nations Rules Pack 2026 in full wherever applicable. The final published pack takes precedence.
FormatTeams of 5
Rounds5 games
Army size2,000 points
Battlefield72 × 48 inches
Round 1Random pairing
Rounds 2–5Swiss draw
The WTC Clash of Nations Rules Pack 2026 will be linked here once published.
Same schedule for both systems
Weekend schedule
Saturday · 21 November 2026
08:00Venue opens
08:30–12:00Game 1
12:00–13:00Lunch break
13:00–16:30Game 2
17:00–20:30Game 3
21:00Venue closes
Sunday · 22 November 2026
08:00Venue opens
08:30–12:00Game 4
12:00–13:00Lunch break
13:00–16:30Game 5
17:00Awards ceremony
17:30Venue closes
Transparent pricing
Tickets & payment
T9A team ticket
€1,300The complete T9A team ticket covers eight playing participants and is booked and paid through the T9A NewRecruit event. Registration is valid only after the full payment has been completed.
| Players per team | 8 |
| Price per player | €162.50 |
| Total team ticket | €1,300 |
TOW team ticket
€800The complete TOW team ticket covers five playing participants and is booked and paid through the TOW NewRecruit event. Registration is valid only after the full payment has been completed.
| Venue and catering | €128 per player |
| NewRecruit services | €8 per player |
| Tournament organisation | €24 per player |
| Total | €160 per player |
Additional participant
€136This ticket includes the same venue and catering package, but no playing position. Additional participants do not count towards the 160-player competitive limit.
Payment: Send €136 via PayPal using “Friends and Family” to tgplayfinanzen@tgherford.de.
Please state the relevant event — WTC Open T9A 2026 or WTC Open TOW 2026 — and the participant’s full real name in the payment reference.
Important dates and conditions
Registration, lists & policies
Registration deadline20 October 2026 · end of day
Army-list deadline22 October 2026 · 20:00 CEST
Registration & payment
- Teams register through the NewRecruit page for their chosen system.
- The team place is confirmed only after the complete system-specific team ticket has been paid through NewRecruit: €1,300 for T9A or €800 for TOW.
- Army lists must be submitted through NewRecruit by the stated deadline.
- All key announcements and questions are handled through the official WTC Discord.
Cancellation & transfer
- Payments are non-refundable once completed.
- A refund is issued only if the organiser cancels the event.
- A team may independently resell or transfer its ticket to another team.
- The organiser must be informed so the registration can be reassigned in NewRecruit.
- The organiser does not arrange or guarantee ticket resale.
Awarded separately in T9A and TOW
Awards
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Best Painted Army
Best Sportsmanship
